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Municipality in Quezon, Philippines
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San Diego de Alcala Cathedral
Gumaca's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in a Baroque style in 1690. It is also the headquarters of the Diocese of Gumaca.
Fort San Diego
A Spanish-era coastal watchtower built in the 18th century to defend Gumaca against raids by Moro pirates and other foreign invaders such as the Dutch. The site was declared a national cultural treasure by the Philippine government in 2020.
A local history museum.
Built during the American occupation in 1921, it is one of a few civic buildings in the country to survive World War II.
A small recreational space built on top of a limestone hill overlooking Lamon Bay. Its highlight is a monument to Gumaca's patron saint, Didacus of Alcalá.
A cascade in the hinterlands of Gumaca.
A set of two caves.
Mixed-use hotel, restaurant and commercial complex with a convenience store and gas station.
Gumaca is along the Maharlika Highway (Manila South Road, numbered Route 1/AH26) which also serves as the town's main street.
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